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Stasi FC is a 2023 documentary directed by Arne Birkenstock and Daniel Gordon, starring Erich Honecker, Sven Friedrich and Alan McDougall. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes.

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Stasi FC (2023) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 36m (96 min)
Genre
Documentary
Original language
German
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Stasi FC About?

The premise of Stasi FC without spoilers.

This film explores a decade of East German football through the recollections of those who lived through it. Survivors recount stories of betrayal, murder, and manipulation, revealing how the Stasi secret police viewed the sport as a tool for political control and more than just a game. The documentary offers a revealing look into the dark side of Cold War era sports.

Stasi FC Themes & Keywords

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  • fall of communism
  • dresden east germany
  • communist country
  • sports documentary
  • lokomotive leipzig
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  • dynamo dresden
  • soccer team
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  • tv news
  • year 1979
  • east germany
  • car crash death
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  • east german defector
  • oberliga
  • year 1978
  • communism
  • traffic accident
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  • year 1987
  • behind the iron curtain
  • league championship
  • soccer referee
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  • stasi
  • soccer fan
  • east berlin east germany
  • year 1988
  • year 1986
  • soccer match
  • former soccer player
  • soccer club
  • year 1980
  • soccer
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  • historian
  • defector
  • archive footage
  • year 1983
  • car crash
  • soccer supporter
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Cast & crew

Stasi FC Cast

Erich Honecker leads the cast, with Sven Friedrich and Alan McDougall. Directed by Arne Birkenstock and Daniel Gordon; 14 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Stasi FC

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From the directors

More from Arne Birkenstock and Daniel Gordon

More films directed by Arne Birkenstock and Daniel Gordon, best-rated first: Crossing the Line, Beltracchi: The Art of Forgery, A State of Mind and Billion Dollar Heist.

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FAQ

Stasi FC FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Stasi FC, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Stasi FC?

Stasi FC runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).

When was Stasi FC released?

Stasi FC was released on November 26, 2023.

Who directed Stasi FC?

Stasi FC was directed by Arne Birkenstock and Daniel Gordon.

More films by Arne Birkenstock

Who is in the cast of Stasi FC?

Stasi FC stars Erich Honecker, Sven Friedrich and Alan McDougall, among 14 credited actors.

Does Stasi FC have a post-credit scene?

No. Stasi FC has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Stasi FC in?

The original language of Stasi FC is German.

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